Coming June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth)!
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The Simulated Plantation
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When computer engineer Cory Sergeant agrees to test a time-travel simulation, she intends to visit the day of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech but instead finds herself in an extreme simulation of an 1860 cotton plantation.
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She must playact the part of her avatar, a newly arrived white male tutor, in order to survive while trying to find a way out of the sim, which feels all too real. But as a young Black woman, slavery horrifies her, and she struggles to secretly better the slaves’ lives without bringing catastrophe down on herself and every person on the plantation. As she attempts to make sense of her growing fondness for her employer’s family, she is tormented by her moral convictions and the knowledge she has of the future. She trusts only one man with a promise that all the slaves will soon be free.
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But soon her avatar’s past catches up with her, and people begin to suspect she’s not who she pretends to be. As the danger to her grows, the sim exhibits deviations from history, causing her to doubt whether she can trust it. Will it ever let her escape back to her twenty-first century life, her fiancé, and her career?
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Early Review
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"This is an ambitious and intellectually challenging work that combines cutting-edge technology concepts with deep historical exploration. The story targets readers interested in both speculative fiction and American history, particularly those drawn to narratives exploring racial identity and moral complexity.
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"The premise offers compelling market potential, addressing contemporary discussions about technology, virtual reality, and historical reckoning with slavery. The unique perspective of a modern Black woman experiencing antebellum slavery from the position of a white male creates powerful dramatic tension. The story succeeds in creating an immersive historical world while maintaining relevance to modern readers...
"The novel demonstrates strong potential for both literary recognition and commercial success. The premise is innovative and the historical detail meticulous,"
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